2018

Special Awards

The Cricketers, Dorking

Branch Chair Rob Wells (left) had the pleasure to present a certificate to licensees Gurdeep Manku and Rosie Adams to mark 10 consecutive years in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for their pub in South Street, Dorking.

Note the engraved cricketer mirror and the pile of the 10 editions of the GBG. To mark the occasion, owners Fullers were kind enough to buy a pint of beer for those present.

The certificate citation reads; “Consistency of Excellence 2017 This is to certify that the Cricketers Dorking has been recognised for 10 consecutive entries in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2009 – 2018 by the East & Mid Surrey Campaign for Real Ale 2017”

Dave Roberts, Founder of the Pilgrim Brewery, Reigate

At the Branch AGM on 15 January, Chairman Rob Wells (right) presented a certificate to David Roberts who, along with his wife Ruth, founded and ran the Pilgrim Brewery from 1982 until its sale in September 2017.

The citation on the certificate reads: “Consistency of Excellence 2017. Presented to David Roberts to mark over 35 years of brewing in the Branch area on the sale of the Pilgrim Brewery by the East & Mid Surrey Branch, Campaign for Real Ale.”

2017

Redhill Beer of the Festival 2016 – Saltaire Triple Chocoholic

The Beer of the Festival was voted on by drinkers at the Redhill Beer Festival held last year. The clear and popular winner was Triple Chocoholic brewed by the Saltaire Brewery located at Shipley in West Yorkshire.

Branch Chair Rob Wells, on the right, and Regional Cider Coordinator for the Surrey and Sussex Region Paul Sanders, second from the left, present the certificates for Branch and Regional Pub of the Year to Vince and Katye Glen of the Radius Arms, Whyteleafe.

Redhill Beer of Festival – Kissingate Powder Blue Porter

The Beer of the Festival was voted on by drinkers at the Redhill Beer Festival held last year. The clear and popular winner was Powder Blue Porter brewed by the local Kissingate Brewery located at Lower Beeding in West Sussex.

Festival Organiser Martin Longhurst presented the certificate to Gary and Bunny Lucas, proprietors of the brewery, during a visit by CAMRA festival volunteers on Saturday 12 March.

Martin said “I would like to thank all the volunteer workers for their efforts in making the last Festival so successful and I look forward to seeing you all again at the next Festival in November.”

In reply Gary said “I very much appreciate the support I have received from CAMRA members in building the reputation of my brewery. I can’t wait to put this new certificate on display as it represents the judgment of many real ale drinkers.”

The Kissingate Brewery was founded by Gary and Bunny Lucas in 2010 and is located at Pole Barn, Church Lane Farm Estate, Church Lane, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6LU 01403 891335 www.kissingate.co.uk

Consistency of Excellence – 10 Consecutive Years in GBG – William IV, Albury

East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year – Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

Rob Wells (Branch Chair) presents Tracy Rogers with the E&MS Pub Of The Year 2015 Award

The award was presented at the end of an E&MS Branch Meeting at the Surrey Oaks on Monday 13th July 2015

The new owners of the Surrey Oaks are Nick & Tracy (pictured right) Rogers.

Nick and Tracy have worked very hard to keep the traditional aspects of the pub (real ales featuring heavily), but also to add a new feel to the place. There is a new kitchen as well as a new coat of paint and new seating areas. It’s still a real gem.

The pub continues to go from strength to strength and was subsequently voted Surrey Pub Of The Year 2015 and then Regional (Surrey/Sussex) Pub of the Year 2015. A truly outstanding achievement for one of our local branch’s pubs!

Kevin Travers (Deputy Regional Director Surrey) presents the Surrey Pub of the Year 2015 certificate to the whole of the Surrey Oaks Team.

Chris Stringer (Surrey & Sussex Regional Director) presented Nick and Tracy Rogers, owners of the Surrey Oaks, with the Regional Pub of the Year 2015 certificate.

Consistency of Excellence – 10 Consecutive Years in GBG – William IV, Albury

Only the best Real Ale pubs make it into CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide, which in itself is a notable achievement. However, to make it into the guide for 10 consecutive years really is something special. The William IV at Albury Heath has done just that and in recognition of this feat, a presentation was made by Branch Chairman Rob Wells (left) to Giles Madge, landlord of the William IV. The certificate marks 10 consecutive years in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2006-2015.

A Special Award certificate was presented to Stuart and Lesley of the Garland, Redhill, just before they left the pub at the beginning of December in recognition of the support they had given the branch. Below is the branch chair, Clive Jennings, presenting the certificate to Stuart.

2013

East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year – Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

East & Mid Surrey Club of the Year – Kingswood Village Club, Lower Kingswood

The Compasses, Gomshall, was given an award for Consistency of Excellence for being in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide for the 10th Consecutive year. Photo to follow.

East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year 2013 – Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

The Surrey Oaks, Newdigate, was voted our branch pub of the year for 2013. The picture shows Branch Chair, Clive Jennings, presenting the certificate to Ken Proctor, Landlord of the Surrey Oaks. The presentation took place during a CAMRA joint social in July. The Surrey Oaks went on to win Surrey Pub of the year, an award it has won for the last nine years! Following on from this success, the Surrey Oaks then won Surrey and Sussex Regional Pub of the Year, putting it in the top 16 in the UK!

The Carpenters Arms, Limpsfield Chart, was voted our seasonal branch pub of summer 2013. The picture shows Branch Chair, Clive Jennings (left), having just presented the certificate to managers, Lucy Bigwood (centre) and Dale Harris (right). During the evening, we able to sample additional beers from Westerham Brewery (provided by owner Robert Wicks), served in 4.5 Gal casks on the bar. There was also a BBQ and Morris Dancing. Everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable evening at a really great pub.

2012

East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year – Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

East & Mid Surrey Club of the Year – Kingswood Village Club, Lower Kingswood

East & Mid Surrey Club of the Year 2012 – Kingswood Village Club, Lower Kingswood

The Kingswood Village Club, Lower Kingswood, was voted our branch club of the year for 2012 for the second year in a row. The picture shows Branch Chair, Clive Jennings, presenting the certificate to Ali Minchin, Steward of the Kingswood Village Club, while Jools Minchin the cellarman looks on. The presentation took place during a CAMRA branch meeting in July.

East & Mid Surrey Cider Pub of the Year 2012 – Royal Oak, Staffhurst Wood

The Royal Oak, Staffhurst Wood, was voted our branch cider pub of the year for 2012 for the second year in a row. The cider is served from casks behind the bar and for the presentation of the certificate six ciders, Biddenden dry and medium, Thatchers Heritage and Traditional, Westons 1st Quality and Old Rosie, were available as well as Westons Perry. The certificate was presented by Clive Jennings (Branch Chair) to Julian in May 2012.

As well as serving great cider, the Royal Oak also sells great beer. A discount is usually given to CAMRA members, so don’t forget you membership card the next time you visit for a beer.

The Jolly Brickmakers, Redhill, was voted Pub of the Season – Summer 2012. The award is in recognition of the efforts made by a pub in our region who sells real ales and supports CAMRA aims. This is clearly easier for pubs that are free of tie or have genuine guest ale rights. Dick Holland, pictured receiving his certificate at a recent CAMRA branch meeting, takes pride in selling his real ales and the award is richly deserved. The certificate was presented by Clive Jennings (Branch Chair) in June 2012.

2011

East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year – Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

East & Mid Surrey Town Pub of the Year – Garland, Redhill

East & Mid Surrey Club of the Year – Kingswood Village Club, Lower Kingswood

East & Mid Surrey Cider Pub of the Year – Royal Oak, Staffhurst Wood

East & Mid Surrey Seasonal Pub of the Year – Three Horseshoes, Sidlow Bridge

East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year 2011 – Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

The Surrey Oaks, Newdigate is once again our overall branch pub of the year for 2011. This is amazingly the ninth consecutive year that the pub has won this award.

The landlord, Ken Proctor, has been at the Surrey Oaks for an amazing seventeen years and on some occasions has even been described as ‘cheery’! Ken takes great pride in running the Surrey Oaks in a way that a few more pubs would do well to follow. With every visit to the Surrey Oaks, you are able to enjoy a fantastic range of ever changing real-ales as well as some excellent food in the restaurant. The certificate was presented by Clive Jennings (Branch Chair) with Ross Hunter (Surrey Hills Brewery) in the background.

As a result of being voted East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year, the Surrey Oaks went forward to the Surrey Pub of the Year competition where, fantastically, it won! The Surrey Oaks has now won this award for the last seven years, which however you look at it, is an amazing achievement. The certificate was presented by Kevin Travers (Surrey Area Organiser).

East & Mid Surrey Town Pub of the Year 2011 – Garland, Redhill

The Garland, Redhill was voted our branch town pub of the year for 2011. The pub is run by Stuart and Lesley Dimmock, who have been the licensees for the last two years. It’s a classic street corner local that prides itself on selling the full range of Harveys ales in excellent condition and at very good prices. E&MS CAMRA have always rated the Garland very highly and this award is much deserved.

During the presentation on 8th June, Miles Jenner (Head Brewer and Joint Managing Director at Harveys) also made a special appearance. The certificate was presented by Clive Jennings (Branch Chair)

East & Mid Surrey Club of the Year 2011 – Kingswood Village Club, Lower Kingswood

The Kingswood Village Club, Lower Kingswood, was voted our branch club of the year for 2011.

The ‘KVC’ as it is known locally, had an amazing seven real ales (three on the bar and four from the cellar) available during a CAMRA social on 15th June 2011. During this social, the certificate was presented by Clive Jennings (Branch Chair) to Barry Convery, Club Steward of the ‘KVC’.

Whilst the ‘KVC’ is usually a members only club, presentation of a valid CAMRA membership card will allow you free entry to the club.

East & Mid Surrey Cider Pub of the Year 2011 – Royal Oak, Staffhurst Wood

East & Mid Surrey Seasonal Pub of the Year 2011 – Three Horseshoes, Sidlow Bridge

This award is for a pub that has made an impression on our CAMRA branch during the year. This can be for several reasons, but will usually involve such things as improved Real Ale choice and supporting CAMRA aims.

The presentation of the award took place during the East & Mid Surrey CAMRA Christmas Meal on December 6th. The certificate was handed over by Rob Wells (Branch Secretary) and was well received by Rob, the Landlord.

2010

Surrey Pub of the Year – Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year – Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

East & Mid Surrey Cider Pub of the Year – Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

East & Mid Surrey Club of the Year – Salfords Club, Salfords

East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year 2010 and Surrey Pub of the Year 2010 – Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

Ken Proctor, the Landlord of the Surrey Oaks, received two awards in December 2010. Roy Golding presented the East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year certificate and Dave Roberts (Pilgrim Brewery) presented the Surrey Pub of the Year certificate.

East & Mid Surrey Club of the Year 2010 – Salfords Club, Salfords

Kelvin Buckmaster, the chair of Salfords Village Club, with the club’s Club of the Year 2010 certificate

Redhill Beer Festival – 2010 Beer of the Festival

Wibblers Brewery receiving the Beer of the Festival certificate for Redhill Beer Festival 2010 for their Dengie Devil from Clive Jennings during a brewery trip for staff in February.

Redhill Beer Festival – 2009 Beer of the Festival

Dave and Ruth Roberts of Pilgrim Brewery getting ready to receive the Beer of the Festival certificate for Redhill Beer Festival 2009 from Clive Jennings during a brewery trip for staff on a lovely April day. The beer which won the award was their Redhill Festival Ale, which was brewed for the festival, which has also been seen in a few pubs under the name Great Heart.

2009

On Tuesday 6th October 2009 Ken Proctor, the landlord of the Surrey Oaks, was presented with both the CAMRA East & Mid Surrey Branch Pub of the Year 2009 certificate and the CAMRA Surrey Pub of the Year 2009.

This is a great recognition for all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes leading to a great selection of real ales in excellent condition being available to the customer. The beers available on the evening of the award were Oakleaf Green Gold, Ossett Cherry Porter and Cairngorm White Lady plus the regulars, Surrey Hills Ranmore Ale and Harveys Sussex Best Bitter.

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